- 2 May 2008 -
Symphony signs Middle East agreement for degradable plastics technology
Symphony Environmental Technologies has signed a distribution and manufacturing agreement with the Fujairah Plastics Group.

- 1 May 2008 -
Pearlescent effects offer enhanced stabilization
Ciba Specialty Chemicals has introduced a new range of pearlescent effects.

- 30 April 2008 -
Thermal treatment enhances optical sorting
Buhler Sortex Ltd has made improvements to its optical sorting process for selecting materials in plastics recycling.

- 29 April 2008 -
High performance lubricants improve PVC extrusion
Honeywell Specialty Materials has added new high-performance lubricants to its range.

- 28 April 2008 -
Transmare expands distrution agreement
Netherlands compounder expands distribution agreement to include the UK, Spain and Portugal.

- 25 April 2008 -
Milliken improves clarifier performance
Milliken Chemical has developed a high clarity packaging solution.

- 24 April 2008 -
Eliokem increases Chinese capacity
Eliokem is increasing the capacity of its antioxidant plant in China.

- 24 April 2008 -
Teknor Apex names Chinese distributor
Teknor Apex Company has appointed a distributor for its vinyl compounds in China.

- 23 April 2008 -
Instron introduces impact tester
Impact tester measures energy absorption and related impact properties.

- 23 April 2008 -
WPCs extend service life of Venetian structures
Wood-plastic composites are being used for the Vaporetto water-bus stations of Venice, Italy.

- 18 April 2008 -
VELOX adds bioplastics
European distributor is adding a full range of bioplastics to its range.

- 17 April 2008 -
Century Extrusion introduces new extruder line
Century Extrusion and subsidiary company Ruiya Extrusion have introduced a new line of twin screw extruders.

- 16 April 2008 -
Plasticizer for nylon simplifies production
Polyvel Inc. has developed a pelletized plasticizer masterbatch for commercial compounding into nylon 6.

- 16 April 2008 -
Additive concentrates repel termites and rodents
PolyOne Corporation has launched new termite and rodent repellent additive concentrates.

- 14 April 2008 -
Ferro restructures plastics business
The Ferro Engineered Polymer Products unit is formed.

- 11 April 2008 -
J M Huber sells kaolin business
IMin Partners has purchased the kaolin business of Huber Engineered Materials.

- 11 April 2008 -
Arkema to stop MBS modifier production at US plant
Additive manufacturer to consolidate worldwide MBS impact modifier production.

- 10 April 2008 -
Techmer PM acquires Accel Color
US manufacturers merge.

- 9 April 2008 -
Georgia Gulf forms PVC additives division
US company enters the rigid vinyl additives business with the launch of its new division, Solucor.

- 8 April 2008 -
New masterbatches introduced for biopolymers
Italian manufacturer Frilvam SpA has introduced a new line of masterbatches for biopolymers.

- 4 April 2008 -
PMB signs antimicrobial masterbatch deal
UK companies reach sales and marketing agreement.

- 2 April 2008 -
NYCO launches new wollastonite grades
NYCO® has introduced two new ultrafine, non-directional wollastonite grades.

- 2 April 2008 -
New extruder includes micro-plunger feeder
Twin screw extruder simulates the continuous extrusion process for 20 and 100 gram batches.

- 2 April 2008 -
Realignment focuses on plastics
Test equipment manufacturer Dynisco has been realigned into divisions that serve specific market segments.

- 1 April 2008 -
Songwon strikes deal over organotin intermediates
Songwon cooperates with a new partner for the long term supply of organotin intermediates in Japan.

- 31 March 2008 -
Light-diffusing compounds offer lighting solutions
A light-diffusing compound from RTP Company has been used in LED technology for an automotive application.

- 27 March 2008 -
Pigment expansion project in China
Clariant International Ltd and Zhejiang Baihe Chemical Holding Group are expanding their pigments joint venture.

- 10 March 2008 -
Chinese base for testing house
The Smithers Group has opened an office in Shanghai, China.

- 7 March 2008 -
Dosing cart system handles hazardous liquids
ColorMatrix has launched a full dosing management system for difficult to handle liquids.

- 6 March 2008 -
Albemarle to expand antioxidant production in China
Albemarle Corporation is set to double antioxidant production capacity at Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.

- 5 March 2008 -
Ravago leads European technical compounding
More than 5.5 million tonnes of technical compounds were produced in Europe in 2007, according to a new report.

- 27 February 2008 -
Rieter sells pelletizing machinery business
Rieter is selling its activities in machinery and systems for manufacturing plastics granulate.

- 27 February 2008 -
TSM introduces inventory control system
TSM Control Systems has developed a new plant-wide materials management and monitoring system.

- 22 February 2008 -
RTP Company and Solvay Advanced Polymers enter trademark agreement
Compounding and marketing agreement for PPSU and PSU resins.

- 21 February 2008 -
Borealis sells its shares in Norner Innovation
The former Borealis Innovation Centre is sold to an investment fund.

- 21 February 2008 -
Compounder develops new recycling process for PP strapping
A new ‘closed loop’ custom processing service to recycle post industrial scrap packaging strapping into reusable polymer has been developed.

- 20 February 2008 -
Compounds offer enhanced shielding
SABIC Innovative Plastics has expanded its LNP™ Faradex™ family of speciality compounds.

- 20 February 2008 -
German additives supplier appoints new managing director
New appointment for Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH.

- 6 February 2008 -
New loading device boosts feeder performance
Maguire Products has developed an advanced method of loading material into a gravimetric feeder.

- 5 February 2008 -
Ineos completes Hydro Polymers purchase
Operations bought in three countries.

- 1 February 2008 -
Dover expands production capacity
New facility for phosphite antioxidant manufacture.

- 31 January 2008 -
BASF reorganizes masterbatch business
BASF's European masterbatch business will now operate as BASF Color Solutions.

- 30 January 2008 -
TPOs offer scratch and impact resistance
New TPO range targets automotive applications.

- 29 January 2008 -
Conductive compounds offer good mechanical properties
Grupo Repol has introduced new PP and PA6 conductive compounds.

- 29 January 2008 -
Holland Colours expands Hungarian operation
Production capacity doubled in Szolnok.

- 28 January 2008 -
Perrite develops high impact compound
UK-based Perrite has developed an ultra-high impact glass-filled polypropylene compound.

- 25 January 2008 -
Compounder adds extra TPE capacity
O’Neil Color and Compounding installs a new extrusion line.

- 23 January 2008 -
ExxonMobil Chemical completes compounding plant
Production starts at US facility.

- 22 January 2008 -
New Chinese compounding plant planned
Ticona is to build a compounding unit in Nanjing, China.

- 21 January 2008 -
PANalytical expands facilities
Growth in business prompts renovation.

- 18 January 2008 -
Reinforced compound makes a point
A carbon fibre-reinforced nylon compound has been used by an international supplier of darts to enhance the reliability and prolonged the performance lifetime of its products.

- 16 January 2008 -
Plastics Additives & Compounding introduces 'Ask the Experts'
Readers with problems in the conveying and feeding of bulk materials and liquids can now seek advice through the Plastics Additives & Compounding website.

- 16 January 2008 -
ColorMatrix opens Chinese production plant
The ColorMatrix Group Inc. has opened a manufacturing and office facility in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

- 15 January 2008 -
BASF expands plasticizer business in Asia-Pacific
BASF increases the capacity of its oxo-C4 plant in China.

- 11 January 2008 -
Prototype centre to increase options in packaging
Compounder PolyOne has opened a specialized colour design centre.

- 11 January 2008 -
Additive technology aims to tackle counterfeiting
Additives are used to help protect high value products.

- 8 January 2008 -
Rapid growth forecast for biodegradable polymers
According to a new technical market research report, the global market for biodegradable polymers reached 245 million kg in 2007.

- 8 January 2008 -
Conair relocates headquarters
Conair has moved its world headquarters from Emsworth, PA, to another Pittsburgh suburb in the USA.

- 21 December 2007 -
Amber masterbatches are ideal for prescription bottles
Masterbatches developed for PET used in pharmaceutical prescription bottles.

- 20 December 2007 -
Nubiola increases Ultramarine capacity
Ultramarine pigment manufacturer Nubiola is increasing its production capacity by 25%.

- 20 December 2007 -
European collaboration for Songwon
Agreement will deliver One Pack Systems to Europe.

- 19 December 2007 -
BASF increases plasticizer production
BASF is to raise production capacity for higher oxo alcohols, which is earmarked mainly for the manufacture of plasticizers.

- 19 December 2007 -
Laser marking additive cleared for caps and closures
DSM has obtained full compliance with the relevant US and EU authorities for its laser marking additive.

- 10 December 2007 -
Masterbatches promote growth in PLA
A leading masterbatch supplier has introduced new products for PLA.

- 10 December 2007 -
Idemitsu selects European producer
Japanese company Idemitsu widens its geographic reach for SPS.

- 7 December 2007 -
Clariant Masterbatches expands in Latin America
Clariant Masterbatches has completed the purchase of MasterAndino S.A. in Colombia.

- 7 December 2007 -
Chemson increases production capacity
Chemson Polymer-Additive AG is expanding production capacity for its calcium-zinc-based one pack stabilizers.

- 26 November 2007 -
Additive promotes biodegradability
Symphony has developed the d2w™ low-cost environmentally-responsible additive for helping to address the problem of plastics waste.

- 26 November 2007 -
Nanoparticles offer polymer reinforcement
Sachtleben Chemie GmbH has developed nanoparticles based on synthetic barium sulphate.

- 26 November 2007 -
Songwon develops flame retardants
Korean company Songwon has introduced a number of new halogen-free flame retardants.

- 21 November 2007 -
Glass microspheres survive higher pressures
Hollow glass microspheres can withstand the higher pressures involved in compounding.

- 20 November 2007 -
Merck introduces new effect pigments
New effect pigments are based on synthetic borosilicate flakes.

- 20 November 2007 -
PolyOne expands in TPEs
Compounder PolyOne is acquiring a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers.

- 15 November 2007 -
Automotives get scratch resistance
Evonik has introduced an additive for imparting scratch resistance during car manufacturing.

- 15 November 2007 -
Clariant adds red pigments
Clariant has added two new red PV Fast Pigments to its range.

- 15 November 2007 -
Ciba introduces nanoclay
Ciba Specialty Chemicals has developed and organic, modified nanoclay.

- 14 November 2007 -
PVC lubricants debut in Europe
Honeywell Specialty Additives has commercialized high-performance speciality lubricants for PVC processing in Europe.

- 14 November 2007 -
BYK introduces additives to enhance processing
BYK has developed several new additives for thermoplastics - a new stripping agent, processing aid and wetting and dispersing additive.

- 14 November 2007 -
Baerlocher adds to stabilizer range
Baerlocher has introduced new calcium-based PVC stabilizers for rigid PVC.

- 13 November 2007 -
New additive range boosts PLA
Arkema has launched the Biostrength additives range for polylactic acid.

- 13 November 2007 -
Chemtura introduces nonylphenol-free stabilizer
Chemtura Corporation has launched a cost-effective, ‘greener’ alternative to TNPP.

- 13 November 2007 -
Low dust titanium dioxide improves handling properties
Huntsman Pigments has introduced a low dust titanium dioxide pigment that has superior handling properties.

- 31 October 2007 -
Century Extrusion acquires Chinese company
US-based Century Extrusion has acquired a Chinese extruder manufacturer.

- 19 October 2007 -
Additive masterbatch keeps things cool
Techmer PM has developed an additive masterbatch for polyethylene film that can keep contents beneath it cooler.

- 18 October 2007 -
Lightweight and durable roofing materials offer energy efficiency
Americhem has developed a new line of products for use in lightweight, durable, eco-friendly roofing materials.

- 12 October 2007 -
Flame retardant price increase
Price rise for phosphorus flame retardant.

- 11 October 2007 -
Zeppelin concludes UK acquisition
Zeppelin Silos & Systems GmbH has acquired Chronos Richardson’s Materials Processing Systems division.

- 10 October 2007 -
Polynt acquires Chinese plasticizer business
Polynt Group has acquired the speciality plasticizers business of Hinbo International Industrial Co. Ltd.

- 10 October 2007 -
New speciality business targets high performance compounds
ExxonMobil Chemical Company has formed a new speciality compounds and composites business.

- 8 October 2007 -
Baerlocher increases stearate capacity
New prduction unit for vegetable-based calcium and zinc stearates.

- 5 October 2007 -
Antioxidant prices set to rise
French manufacturer to up prices by 10%.

- 4 October 2007 -
Velsicol increases production capacity
Velsicol Chemical Corporation is expanding production capacity for plasticizers and coalescing aids.

- 3 October 2007 -
Lanxess reorganizes following divestment
Lanxess AG will now position itself as a speciality chemicals group following the divestment of its Lustran Polymers business unit.

- 2 October 2007 -
New appointment at minerals company
Rio Tinto Minerals names new chief commercial officer.

- 1 October 2007 -
DuPont and Plantic in biomaterials alliance
Starch-based polymers marketed for packaging.

- 28 September 2007 -
Masterbatch plant opens in Poland
PolyOne Corporation has opened a new colour masterbatch manufacturing facility in Kutno, Poland.

- 27 September 2007 -
Albemarle improves processability of flame retardant
Albemarle Corporation has developed a new generation of its ATH flame retardants.

- 26 September 2007 -
Masterbatch technology leads to new long fibre compounds
RTP Company has extended its range of engineered long fibre thermoplastic (LFT) compounds with the introduction of long cut additives.

- 25 September 2007 -
PET bottles get special blue effects
A new masterbatch from Ampacet Corporation is providing clear PET bottles with a unique blue halo around their periphery.

- 24 September 2007 -
US and Austrian companies strike pelletizer deal
Reduction Engineering is to market and service the Econ line of underwater pelletizers in the Americas.

- 21 September 2007 -
New masterbatch permits large colour shift effects
New custom-formulated concentrates are enabling manufacturers of packaging for beauty products to achieve dramatic colour-shift effects.

- 20 September 2007 -
Entries requested for 2008 World Buyers' Guide
The Plastics Additives & Compounding World Buyers' Guide is being updated for 2008.

- 20 September 2007 -
Polyvel introduces new antifog masterbatch
US masterbatch manufacturer Polyvel Inc. has introduced VF152 Antifog concentrate for LDPE film applications.

- 17 September 2007 -
European masterbatch switch agreed
Clariant Masterbatches and European Masterbatches have agreed to business acquisitions in Europe.

- 5 September 2007 -
Blender added to gravimetric batch range
Process Control Corp introduces 18 kg Guardian blender.

- 5 September 2007 -
Tests prove process aid's effectiveness
Axel Plastics puts Moldwiz additive to the test.

- 4 September 2007 -
T-Series compound finds applications in semiconductor industry
Victrex introduces TF-60C proprietary blend.

- 3 September 2007 -
Heavy-wall PET bottles take on frosted effect
Special effect achieved through use of Ampacet masterbatch.

- 3 September 2007 -
Berstorff develops production method for natural fibre compounds
Hannover University of Applied Sciences collaborates on project.